Ch 1.6 Extended Arguments

Question 1

What is the vertical pattern?

Answer 1

The vertical pattern consists of a series of arguments in which a conclusion of a logically prior argument becomes a premise of a subsequent argument

Question 2

What is a horizontal pattern?

Answer 2

1. A horizontal pattern consists of a single argument in which two or more premises provide indipendent support for a single conclusion
2. If one of the premises were ommited, the other(s) would continue to support the conclusion in the same way